Chilo Rachal

The Ravens have said all along that they would be patient in free agency and not panic to fill any perceived holes.

They've been true to their word.

When left guard Ben Grubbs opted to sign with the New Orleans Saints about 48 hours into free agency, the expectation was that the Ravens would move immediately to find a replacement for the Pro Bowl performer. It wasn't necessarily immediate but the Ravens didn't wait too long to bring in Evan Mathis, regarded as the third best free agent guard behind Carl Nicks (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Grubbs.

However, Mathis eventually re-signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving the Ravens in...

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